Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Subsidies don't make healthcare "more affordable," they make healthcare more expensive for everyone.

Before Obamacare was shoved through and passed in 2010, conservatives
and small government proponents warned that once the entitlement
program was implemented, it would be impossible to take away. They were
right.

Fast forward five years and a new poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows
a majority of Americans want Obamacare subsidies mandated in all 50
states if current federal subsidies are struck down in King v. Burwell. In other words, the majority of country wants healthcare plans paid for (aka subsidized) by someone else.

Fred was a Marine in Vietnam and seriously wounded. I imagine his end box is overflowing from this. :)

Aaaagh! Enough. I keep reading that I should Honor Our Troops. On
airline flights, I am asked to applaud Our Young Men in Uniform. Why,
for God’s sake? What have Our Troops done for me except cause me great
embarrassment, cost money better spent on anything else, and kill
millions of people that I have had no interest in killing? For this I
am to thank them?

No, they don’t have noble motives. Men join the military
because they need a job, because they want money for college or because
they are bored or want to prove their manhood or go to exotic places
and get laid. Basic training, jump school, being a tank gunner or doing
nocturnal scuba insertions are much more appealing to a young man than
selling fan belts at the NAPA outlet.

Patriotism? “Love of country” is an after-market add-on,
good for a drink or a pat on the back at the Legion--nothing more than
an expression of the pack instinct that makes men in all places and
times join in groups to fight other groups.

Again, I will say HELL YEAH TEXAS! Why? Texas takes care of business time and time again! This is huge.

As we all know, Obama has created an immigration crisis unlike any
other. He has intentionally weakened our southern border to bring in
Democratic voters as well as for other destructive reasons. It’s all a
part of the big plan to bring down America. That is what he wants and he
is doing one hell of a job!

Obama’s illegal amnesty has caused complete chaos for Texas and Governor Abbott has had enough!

Strangely enough it was just over a week ago when I noted the average
price of Tuna fish was ridiculously low in comparison to the past two
years.

The price drop for a factory boatprocessed can of tuna has dropped more than 40%.

What that generally indicates is an abundance of market supply, too
substantial for just a general drop in demand. Unfortunately, this also
means a depletion of resource origin in the water, less tuna swimming
about. Noting a significant shelf price drop indicates the supply
growth is several months past.

So I checked global price sourcing.
[Because sport tuna fishing has been a hobby of mine since an
accidental catch of a 300 lb “Big Eye” two decades ago netted me enough
money to buy a brand new car] Yep, confirmed, early 2015 Global pricing
reflected a tuna price nosedive amid the more famous Japanese markets for “Bluefin”, a market indicator.

Deng Manyuon stood in the middle of an intersection on a 33-degree
morning in March 2013, wearing just shorts and a T-shirt and shouting at
passing cars.

The Sudanese refugee, "manifestly under the influence
of alcohol," then kicked a police officer in the rib cage, according to
court records. Officers subdued him safely that morning.

But on Saturday, he swung a 7-foot flagpole at
Louisville Metro Police Officer Nathan Blanford and the officer shot him
dead, sparking a debate in the city about officers' use of deadly force
and their sensitivity when dealing with the mentally ill or
intoxicated.

Court records that chronicle Manyuon's seven years in
Louisville describe a troubled man with mental illness and alcoholism,
who routinely lashed out at the officers who tried to rein him in.

In 66 trading days on September 17, 2015, the Federal Reserve will,
according to Bank of America, hike rates for the first time since 2006,
which according to BofA will "end the era of excess liquidity."

We disagree entirely, but let's hear what BofA's Michael Hartnett has to say:

On September 17th the Fed will hike the Fed funds rate by
25bps according to Ethan Harris & our US economics team, the first
hike since June 2006.

Recent US economic data support this view, in particular the solid
May payroll & retail sales reports. Note that after a Q1 wobble, one
of our favorite cyclical indicators, US small business confidence, has
also bounced back into expansionary territory. Ethan Harris forecasts
3.4% US GDP growth in Q2, after 0.2% in Q1, and US rates strategist
Priya Misra forecasts a Fed funds rate of 0.5% by year-end, and 1.5% by
end-2016. Like Ethan & Priya, the futures market also looks for a
modest Fed tightening cycle: Eurodollar futures contracts are currently
pricing in 3-month rates in the US rising from 0.01% today to 0.65% by
year-end, and to 1.54% by end-2016.

Yes, the US economy is so strong the Bureau of Economic Analysis has to fabricate double seasonal adjustments to
goalseek GDP data that is non-compliant with the narrative. As for
economists being wrong about a rate hike, or overestimating future US
growth, let's just say it won't be the first time they are wrong...

Via Cousin Joel "The next IDIOT idea coming to our schools by moron school board members."

On Thursday, The Family Foundation met with two dozen concerned
pastors in the Fairfax area to discuss recent Family Life Education
(FLE) recommendations from the Fairfax County School Board that would
introduce the idea of “sexual fluidity” – you’re gender is fluid as you
grow up through school and can change with how you feel – to kids as
young as middle school. The great turnout, for a meeting we organized
on very short notice as this is a quickly emerging issue, is an
indication of just how concerned and motivated citizens are in the
county.

And unfortunately, there is much about which to be concerned!
Willingly caving to pressure from President Barack Obama’s Justice
Department, the Fairfax FLE Curriculum Advisory Committee has
recommended that “gender identity” and “gender fluidity” including
transgenderism be taught as early as 7thgrade
in FLE. It’s additionally troubling that the Committee’s report only
speaks of its broad objectives. If the report is passed at the June 25thBoard
meeting, then and only then will the full lessons be written.

Essentially it’s a “pass it and then you’ll be able to see what you
passed” scenario.

Almost every patriot I have met, when asked, “What are you willing to
fight for?”, will answer, my family – my children and grandchildren.
The Founders chose the word “Posterity” to explain their objective in
both fighting and establishing a new government comprised of member
States. What they did, they did for us, their posterity.

So, what happened when that government established upon those
principles, as well as others, becomes the enemy of that very protection
that they were, and we are, willing to fight for?

Robert Beecher recently faced a similar situation. His daughter,
Jessica, had owned two .22 caliber rifles that were found on the
property that Beecher lived on, and one of which was included in the Indictment.
She had also bought her father a .30-30 rifle for his birthday. This,
too, was included in the Indictment and a picture of Robert holding the
30-30, pasted in Facebook, was instrumental in the government filing a
Criminal Complaint, and securing search and arrest warrants for the
property and Beecher.

Remembrance

Winners: Navy Cross Nguyen Van Kiet & MOH Thomas R. Norris This week’s Medal of Honor hero is one of a handful of Navy SEALs awarded the MOH in the Vietnam War. Norris snuck behind enemy lines with a South Vietnamese Navy petty officer rescued two downed pilots in 1972–when most of our resources had been pulled from the country. Interesting to note that later year, Norris was himself rescued by another SEAL Michael E. Thornton.More @ Medal of Honor Roll Call

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Core Creek Militia

==============================My sixth great grandfather, his wife, and five of his six children were killed in battle with the Tuscarora Indians at Core Creek, NC.

The Seven Blackbirds

==============================My third great grandfather was an Ensign in the Revolutionary War, and saved his unit's flag after being wounded at the Battle of Brandywine. He was also at Kingston (Kinston), Wilmington, Charleston, Two Sisters and Augusta. He was at the defeat at Brier Creek and also Bee Creek.

Requiem Aeternam -
Eternal Rest Grant unto Them
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My second great grandfather was killed in action on May 3, 1863 at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
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My great grandfather and great uncle knew all the men in the "Civil War Requiem" video as they were part of the 53rd NC which was the sole unit defending Fort Mahone. (Fort Mahone was named "Fort Damnation" by the Yankees) *Handpicked men of the 53rd (My great grandfather was one of these) made the final, night assault at Petersburg in an attempt to break Grant's line. This was against Fort Stedman which was a few miles to the slight northeast. They initially succeeded, but reinforcements drove them back. This video is made from photographs which were taken the day after the 53rd evacuated the lines the night before to begin the retreat to Appomattox. I have many more pictures taken by the same photographer, one of these shows a 14 year old boy and the other is the famous picture of the blond, handsome soldier with his musket.
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*General Gordon promised the men a gold medal and 30 days leave if they accomplished their task and many years after the War my great grandfather wrote General Gordon, who was then governor of Georgia about this incident. They exchanged several letters which I have framed. See first link below.
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*The Attack On Fort Stedman
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"His Colored Friends"
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Lee's Surrender
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My Black NC Kinfolks
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Punished For Being Caught!

Great Grandfather Koonce

He was a drummer boy in the WBTS, survived the War only to die a few years later. He was caught in an ice storm on his way home, but instead of seeking shelter, continued on his horse until the end. His clothes had to be cut off and he died a few days later.

Thank you

I would just like you to know how so very glad I am that I found your blog. I have learned more history from you and the many links that you post than I have from reading all my history books. I can never thank you enough for the education you are freely giving me. It is priceless. And eye opening.

Many times I will not comment, but that does not mean I am not reading and learning.

You sir, are an educator. Thank you.

PhyllisWantage, NJ

Good morning Mr. Townsend,

Just to let you know I have finally finished that massive tome on General Lee. I never knew 1/10th of what a great man he was. No wonder the South is so proud of him! So sad that we have few men of his caliber today. We need them desperately. I have learned more history through you and your blog than I thought I could ever learn. I am very grateful to you. Thank you so much for taking time to answer my e-mail. And thank you for your blog and for opening my eyes.

PhyllisWantage, NJ

".......So good to hear from you! And also so pleased you are converting more of us Yankees! You have no idea how many people you have taught. And how many are so grateful to you for showing us the truth."

Your faithful friend,

Phylis

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I have also learned from Brock Townsend and two nurses lately, that appreciation expressed by someone for whom you have great respect overwhelms the lack of appreciation by some from whom you expect it. I believe that we cannot really know which small bit of help makes the life-saving difference. ﻿I may have learned more real American history on Brock's blog than in 20 years of government schooling.

I have learned more history from you than all the years I was supposed to be in school (and not out hunting or fishing).

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I really must say, I like thousands of others have said, your blog is the best out there and with all of your history and experience, you should run for *president. I look forward to reading your blog every day and every day I learn from you. Thank you for the time you put into this effort .

Sincerely,

Scott Fitts

*It would have to be an improvement. :) BT

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Hi Brock,

Ever since I picked up on your blog I "Knew" you were a "Gentleman of the South!" You lack the "Crassness" that is so prevalent in today's Sociopolitical arena but speak with the Firmness in Truth and Conviction of Right like the words of our Late Great President Jefferson Davis! That is Honorable.

I have been thinking about this for a while now. At first it was a very subtle notice, then it became larger as I saw more. Then it bloomed to me to be what it is. In your writings, in your Blog, Brock, "You" have written, posted and done more to eradicate the "Revisionist History" forced on us by the "Northern Aggressors,"BAR NONE!!!" The "Stars and Bars" fly High and Proud today even more thanks to your efforts!

Reading your post on 03 JUNE about the birthday of President Jefferson Davis and the "quotes" of his was the galvanizing statement! The first words of "His" you posted say so much, are timeless and can never be "Destroyed!" by any man! .......and those words were........

"Truth crushed to the earth is still truth still and like a seed will rise again."--Jefferson Davis (1808-1889)

In so many ways you and your efforts to keep and carry on the "Truth of the South" are the water and light of the Sun that nourish "That Seed" that Jefferson Davis speaks of! That "Seed" of "Southern Truth!" That cannot be vanquished because of efforts like Men as yourself!

Thanks for your selfless effort,

The "Stars and Bars" FLY!

Got gunz....OUTLAW?

III%,

skybill-out

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Dear Mr. Townsend,

I wanted to write to thank you for the pleasure and education I have received from reading your blog "Free North Carolina". I can honestly say that FNC is one of the first sites I visit daily.

I am a northerner by birth yet I consider the vilification of all things "South" a true and tragic disgrace. Your work has enabled me to become more familiar with a culture that I admire, yet have never really been familiar with.

Keep up the outstanding work!

A friend north of the Mason-Dixon Line,

Bob

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My good sir,

I have been reading your blog for years, filling-in the woeful gaps in my knowledge thanks to your efforts, and have been truly impressed with not merely the depth and breadth of the topics you broach, but the frank and honest way you deal with them.

I salute you.

You cannot imagine my immense delight at just reading the "Witting, intentionally, and willfully..." posted on your site, that you linked to Theo Spark's blog.

I'm the guy that wrote it and sent it to Theo a few days ago.

On both our behalves, thank you for posting it on your fine blog.

With warmest personal regards,

Rico

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